Clear-the-air talks with Rodgers last month saw the former Ajax man return to the first-team picture and tomorrow night he is in line to start against United.

Liverpool also stood by Suarez when he was found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra in 2011 and Rodgers says he is certain the striker knows he must repay the club’s faith.

“I’m sure he does. I’m sure he does,” said Rodgers.

“You’ll find out that once he gets that strip on he’ll work his socks off.

“He’s received nothing but affection and love from the supporters.

“They deserve no less than 100% and knowing Luis that’s what he’ll give them.”

Asked if Suarez had learnt his lesson from last season, Rodgers said: “We will see.”

But the Liverpool manager is confident the Uruguayan is determined to repay the fans’ loyalty – starting along the East Lancs Road tomorrow evening.

“It’s been an interesting couple of years for him here,” said Rodgers.

“He’s a top player and he needs to be on the grass, playing football, showing all his qualities to the supporters here.

“And I am very hopeful he is now focused on delivering for them after the great support he’s had here.”

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Rodgers has no concerns about selecting Suarez again, insisting he will play the game as he always does.

And since the club’s issue with the player was “resolved” Rodgers says last season’s top scorer has shown his old appetite on the training ground.

“I think that’s the one thing about Luis Suarez, because of the type of character he is, when he plays football he can’t play it any other way,” Rodgers added.

“He knows what the club’s stance was and he stayed. We stayed strong in our belief that we wanted to hang on to him.

“The minute that passed he’s been working tirelessly.

“Knowing him, that’s the type of player he is. Of course it was difficult for everyone in the summer but that’s behind us now.

“He’s champing at the bit to try to get back.

“I think he just can’t wait to get playing again.

“There’s a real determination in him now and obviously there was a lot going on over the course of the summer but he’s trained really hard, really well, and his entrance to come back into the squad now is perfect timing really.

“We’ve got a few injuries and the big thing now is he’s now available.

“To have someone of that quality to come into the squad is good.”

Liverpool’s lack of creativity in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton was plain to see and Rodgers says Suarez will provide the perfect pick-me-up tonight.

The attacker, who struck 30 times last season, has kept up his match fitness by playing for his country and in behind-closed-doors friendlies organised by Rodgers.

“He played the game the other day with a group of youngsters against Burnley and maybe another player, or the majority of players, might not have wanted to play in that,” the manager said.

“But I know how much he loves the game.

“And I see how passionate he is when we travel home and away and when we play in games.

“So I’ve got absolutely no question he has missed the game and that’s what he lives for.